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Spend only CNY 800 to enjoy Gulangyu Island! 5 minutes to the beach!!

《Spend only CNY 800 to enjoy Gulangyu Island! A guide to the Republic of China villas, only 5 minutes walk to the beach》 Trip.com Travel Customization Xiamen Must-Visit Island Vacation --- Introduction: Symphony of Mystery and History Gulangyu Island—China's only "Piano Island," a 1.91-square-kilometer World Cultural Heritage Site, with 200+ existing century-old foreign buildings^1. It is not only the hometown of famous people such as Lin Yutang and Lin Qiaozhi, but also hides the creative inspiration for literary masterpieces such as Thunderstorm. --- In-depth Analysis of Must-Visit Attractions 1. Shuzhuang Garden (7:30–18:30) - Piano Museum: Piano improvisation performances every day at 10:30/15:30, where you can capture the stunning picture of light and shadow penetrating the colorful glass dome - Forty-Four Bridge Sunset: It is recommended to climb the bridge at 17:30, where the golden sunset shines on the ingenious design of Canghai Garden - Tickets: Guidance price of CNY 30 (half price with student ID) 2. Union Church (free) - Lin Yutang's wedding venue, a mix of Romanesque arches and Gothic spires - Exclusive angle: Shoot upwards from the direction of Bi Mountain Cave to frame the cross and bougainvillea in the same frame --- Three Days and Two Nights Itinerary Time Itinerary Budget Day 1 Sanqiutian Pier → Most Beautiful Corner → Organ Museum → Moonlight Rock Sunset Transportation 50 + Dining 80 Day 2 Shuzhuang Garden → Piano Pier → Ha Heaven Villa → Wormhole Bookstore Afternoon Tea Tickets 80 + Dining 120 Day 3 Jinlan Cake Shop → Former Site of HSBC Bank → Dadeji Bathing Beach Souvenirs 100 + Transportation 30 --- Transportation Guide - Ferry tickets: It is recommended to purchase a regular class ticket for "Cruise Center → Sanqiutian" for CNY 35 (book 3 days in advance on "Xiamen Ferry+") - Intra-island transportation: It is recommended to use the "Hand-painted Map of International Architecture" walking navigation booklet for CNY 15/day - Night flight benefits: Ferries returning after 23:45 stop at Zhongshan Road Pier, making it convenient to check in at the Eighth Market Night Market --- Accommodation Recommendation Lijiazhuang Hotel (CNY 400 per person per night) - Rebuilt from a century-old red brick building of the Lin Erjia family, offering Republic of China student attire rental (first hour free) - Landscape room benefits: The top floor terrace can simultaneously capture the Eight Diagrams Building and Sunlight Rock - Service surprise: Nanyang coffee tasting session every day at 16:00 --- Food Guide 1. Old Taste: - "Ye's Mochi" on Longtou Road: CNY 18/portion, mobile stall that only accepts cash (9:00–18:00) - "Jinlan Cake Shop" on Quanzhou Road: Coconut cake CNY 2.5/piece, limited to 300 pieces per day 2. New School Experience: - "Er San Cong Tea House" on Fujian Road: CNY 198/person for a century-old Southern Fujian tea custom experience, including a non-heritage tea art performance --- Useful Tips 1. Photography suggestions: Moonlight Rock has 80% fewer people than Sunlight Rock, and you can also capture a panoramic view of Lujiang Road 2. Anti-pit guide: Most of the pearl oyster opening experience stores on the island are not locally farmed, it is recommended to go to "Dongfu Agate Street" on Zhongshan Road to buy 3. Special benefits: You can enter "Ha Heaven Villa" for free with your marriage certificate to take wedding photos ---
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Posted: May 3, 2025
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